We sure love contractions, don’t we? Whether we’re talking or writing, we’ll do almost anything to get our point across faster. Just think about it: don’t, can’t, I’m, he’ll—they all follow a pretty ...

The English language is full of odd quirks. For the most part, we accept them for what they are and move on. Rules are rules, y'all! But when you actually stop and think about them (like the fact that ...

Fans of the Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays need not worry. But don't be surprised if the “C” word — contraction — returns to the baseball lexicon soon. I’m already hearing rumblings that certain ...